STOPS
427 N. Theard Street
Private Mailbox #500
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: (985) 237-5506
New Fax Number
Fax: (985) 893-2353
contact@stops-la.org
For Help Call:
1-800-273-TALK (8225)
1-800-SUICIDE
(784 - 2433)
211 or 911
Warning Signs of Suicide
If someone you know:
- Talks about suicide or wanting to die
- Has experienced a recent loss, failure, humiliation or conflict
- Shows recent changes in mood, behavior or interests (positive or negative)
- Appears sad, depressed, withdrawn
- Previous suicide attempts or self harm
- Abuses or increased use of alcohol or drugs
- Stay calm and listen to their feelings
- ASK if they have suicidal thoughts or feelings
- Take threats seriously!
- Don’t swear to secrecy
- GET HELP! You can’t do it alone!
- Contact family, friends, youth pastors, teachers, counselors, coaches, doctors or crisis lines, or hospital ER